The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-23
CENTRAL OHIO.

Editor of The UNIvERsALIsT.l THE "Lit-
tie Convention" as the Executive Commit
tee Of our Ohio Convention might truth
fully be called had very pleasant and
profitable meeting at Springfield, July 5,
at which all members we're present; also
Rev. Il. L. Garfield, State Superintendent.
The business transacted was briefly as
follows: Br. o. @. Ashton, of Bryan, but
temporarily at Colchester, Conn.,, was
appointed delegate to the General Con-
vention, in place of Br. 8. M. Welker, de-
clined. The Secretary was instructed to
advertise in The UNIvERsALIsT for in
vitations from churches that may wish to
entertain the next Convention.
The Investment Committee reported
having made loan of $1,000 at six per
cent, the same secured by joint mort
gage to State Convention and Sunday
school Convention; that furnishes an ad-
ditional $1,000 on valuable farm.
1t was voted to continue the assessment
method Of raising funds for the general
rotary was instructed to notify the
churches of their respective quotas of the
$500 voted to be raised. The method
worked we'll last year.
Br. W. 81. Slsde notified the Committee
that he had in his possession $641.61 in
cash, and sundry notes and subscriptions
belonging to the Ohio Universalist Minis.
terial Association. which he was ready to
place in the hands Of the Convention. The
same was accepted, and the Secretary
was instructed to place same TO the credit
OF the "Ohio Universalist Ministerial Re-
lief Fund.-" for relief OF INDECENT minis
tiers, and widows and orphans of deceas-
ed ministers. Action was taken with
reference to various benefciaries of this
fund.-ED.
President Tinker and Trustee B. F.
Thomas we're appointed Committee to
prepare papers, and take such measures
as may be necessary to re-incorporate the
Convention. The bond of the Treasurer
was placed at $4,000 for the present year.
The salary of the Treasurer was placed
at one-half of one per cent of all money
received. The salary of the Secretary
for this year was fixed at 5000 and ex-
penees. The President and Secretary
were authorized to sign all orders on the
Treasurer. Orders were authorized in
favor of Rev. E. F. Pember Tor $21, W. J.
Littell, for $1325, and B F. Thomas, for
Sc, = travelling expenses in attending
meetings of the Executive Committee
during last year.
The work of the State Superintendent
was considered, and the recommendations
of the Ministerial Association, sanctioned
by the Convention fully discussed. Rev.
81. l.. Garfield made some interesting
statements concerning his work and gave
some amusing accounts of his expert
ences. The action of the State Superin-
tendent in bringing l.. o. Williams, J..
P. Marvin, and 7. B. T. Fisher, theologi-
cal students from Tufts College, to spend
their vacation with vacant churches in
this State, was endorsed.
Rev. Mr.. Garfield stated that the Pub
fishing House had declined to issue a
special edition for benefit of the Ohio
Convention, but that Rev. DR.. Cantwell
had authorized him to say room would be
furnished for all necessary matter in reg
ular editions of The UNIvERsALIsT. Mr..
Gonfald aloo BALLAD okfoofio,, k/, lLa x1noc
emit condition Of the Springfield church.
B. F. Thomas presented his report, re-
garding the sale of the Casstown church
which was bought by the Odd Fellows,
who held half interest in the property.
The costs OF repeated trials largely con-
sumed the proceeds, the net amount of
which were $114.09, and the same was
paid to the Secretary. The President,
Secretary and Treasurer were appointed
Investment Committee for the present
year.
Mrs. Henrietta G.. Moore, we'll known
as lecturer in the employ of the Woman 8
Christian Temperance Union, and now re-
siding in Spring field, was introduced to
the Committee, after which recess was
taken until 8 P. M, and the members of
the Committee visited the site selected for
the new church which it is hoped will be
soon erected in Springfield. The lot is
in one of the most desirable locations in
the city.
At s P. NJ. the Committee met, and
qnite number Of the Springfield friends
were alec present. After singing the
hymn, II love thy church, o GodP' Rev.
E. f. Pember read Psalm xvii, and led
in prayer. Rev. Fl. L. Garfield present
ed the subject of the new church in
Springfield and the best methods Of es-
tablishing our denomination on a firm
foundation in that important city. 1t
was ascertained that in addition to a
lot, there was sufficient sum subscribed
to build chapel, and that course was
strongly advised. The conference closed,
the Committee concluding it's business.
w. J. Littell was appointed Commits
sioner for the sale of the Harrison
church, and the President and Sec
rotary were authorized to execute the
deed when sale was effected. The Su-
perintendent was authorized to call upon
Rev. e. F. Pember for assistance in his
work, when desirable.
This closed the first meeting OF the Ex-